Recall
How does Zero show loyalty to Stanley?
He helps dig Stanley's holes
Which object is important to the Warden?
A tube of lipstick
Which incident best reveals the Warden's character?
She forces to boys to dig holes to find something valuable
Who was Kissin Kate Barlow originally?
Miss Katherine the school teacher
How does Stanley change over the course of the novel?
He becomes more confident
It was as bright as the sun in the classroom
Simile
Why is Stanley Yelnats sent to Camp Green Lake?
He stole shoes that were donated to charity
Which best describes the setting of Camp Green Lake?
Hot and dry
What can you infer about Zero based on his actions in the story?
He is determined and loyal
What does the word desolate most nearly mean as used to describe Camp Green Lake?
empty and barren
Why do the boys follow unfair rules?
They are afraid of punishment
I waited in line for ages
Hyperbole
What is the real reason the boys are digging holes?
To find something hidden for the warden
What is one major theme of the novel?
Friendship and loyalty matter
What nickname is given to Stanley?
Caveman
Why does the author include flashbacks about Stanley's ancestors?
To connect the past to the present
What is the connection between Stanley's family and Zero's?
Stanley's great great grandfather was supposed to bring Madame Zeroni up the mountain. Madame Zeroni is a distant relative of Zero.
He was a hungry bear
metaphor
Who is Zero?
A boy at camp who struggles to read so everyone thinks he is dumb
What happens after Stanley carries Zero up the mountain?
He breaks his family curse
Who does Stanley carry up the mountain to break the curse?
Zero
How does the structure of alternating timelines (past and present) contribute to the story?
It builds suspense and explains important connections
What is one theme of Holes?
Friendship and loyalty are important. Without it, Zero might have died out in the desert
The mountain hugged the climbers on their way down
personification
What is ironic about the name "Camp Green Lake"?
There is no lake, it dried up years ago
How does Stanley's decision to teach Zero to read impact the story?
It strengthens their friendship and leads to future events
Who is Madame Zeroni?
A woman who cursed Stanley's family
Why does Zero run away from Camp Green Lake?
He is angry after being insulted
What is sploosh?
Old peaches in a jar
BOOM! went the castle door as it shut
Onomatopoeia